Presentation 1: Integrated HPWHs in Apartments
Description: Putting HPWHs inside apartments can be tricky. They make some noise, they blow cold air, and there’s practically no data on how they actually perform in real buildings. This session explores real HPWH installations (some good, some bad, some horrible) in multifamily buildings along with data on water heater interactions with space conditioning systems. Attendees will gain practical insight into successfully integrating HPWHs in multifamily buildings.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the best HPWH options for various applications.
- Compare the best methods for the design and installation of HPWHs to avoid comfort problems.
- Explore ways to maximize efficiency of HPWH installations.
- Analyze the impacts of HPWHs on space heating, cooling, and other appliances.
Presentation 2: Innovative HVAC Solutions for PH Multifamily Buildings
Description: Passive House should reduce project mechanical costs, but because current systems are not designed for the very low building loads, achieving this is difficult. Find out about a new approach, developed for new and existing affordable and market-rate multifamily buildings, that combines all-electric heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and domestic hot water into a single integrated system, and how it works.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how the new HVAC solution differs from typical high performance mechanical systems installed in multifamily Passive House Buildings.
- Describe new HVAC solution validation through lab and in-situ testing..
- Describe how the new HVAC solution has been implemented in the pilot building projects.
- Explain how the pilot buildings are being monitored and review initial data.
CEUs:
Upon completion of all modules a Certificate of Attendance will be automatically issued for AIA & PHI credit. Please self report to both AIA & PHI using the codes provided.
